Month: May 2025

The Eli Community Cleanup had a strong turnout over the weekend. Eli Volunteer Fire Department Chief Marty Kazsuk said an estimated 200 volunteers spent hours cleaning up debris from last weekend’s tornado. Kazsuk said Saturday […]

Several closings for Memorial Day today

The Memorial Day Holiday brings several closings today. There will be no school in Russell County today for the holiday. Both Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls are closed today. The Russell County Courthouse and […]

KY Fish and Wildlife encouraging safety on the water during holiday

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is urging Memorial Day boaters to prioritize safety. The department is prioritizing two safety precautions: wearing a life jacket and boating sober. Kentucky law requires each occupant of a boat to […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges over the weekend. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 53-year-old Shane Major early Saturday morning. He’s charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. […]

Braydon Hawthorne was Mark Pope’s biggest recruiting surprise

By LARRY VAUGHT Mark Pope pulled off one of his biggest recruiting surprises when he signed 6-foot-8 Braydon Hawthorne, a four-star wing prospect ranked in the top 40 in his recruiting class. The Kentucky coach […]

Carolyn Neal, age 69, of Jamestown

Carolyn Neal, 69, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, May 23rd, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. Carolyn was born in Jamestown, KY on September 14, 1955, a daughter of the late Rosetta (Siler) and Ezra Neal. […]

Becky Ann Partin, age 52, of Russell Springs

Becky Ann Partin, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Friday, May 23, 2025. She was 52 years of age. Born April 18, 1973, in Hamilton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Louise Scales Partin, […]

Georgia Daphine Lawless Edmonds, 88, of Russell Springs

Georgia Daphine Lawless Edmonds, 88, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at her niece’s residence. She was born September 20, 1936, in the Mt. Eden Community of Russell County, to the late […]

Shirley Sue Egger, age 85, of Russell Springs

Shirley Sue Egger, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. She was 85 years of age. Born January 13, 1940, in London, KY, she was a daughter of the […]

City Pool opens for the season today

May 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Joseph Smith Hayes Memorial Pool at the Russell Springs City Park opens for the season today. The pool is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Sunday hours are noon to 5 p.m. […]